ET Leadership Excellence Awards’2025, an initiative of Optimal Media Solutions (a division of Times Internet Limited), celebrates the achievements of entrepreneurs who are leaving their mark on the professional community. The event identifies leaders from different categories who have excelled in their respective professions.

The felicitation ceremony was held on August 27, 2025, at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi. The recipients were felicitated by Anupam Kher, a renowned Indian film actor.

The sponsors of the event were as below:

1. Nepa Rudraksha (Powered By Sponsor): Nepa Rudraksha is one of the world’s largest Rudraksha collector, ensuring authenticity and global accessibility through ethical sourcing and innovation. “We are proud to have Ajay Devgn as their brand ambassador and are excited about what lies ahead,” says Sukritya Khatiwada, CEO of Nepa Rudraksha.

2. Twisted Tails (Twist Partner): At Twisted Tails, they believe every tale has a twist — just like the flavours crafted with real juices and spices. “Through this partnership, we raise a glass to real journeys stirred by those who dare to mix it differently,” says Radhika Sharda, Co-Founder, Twisted Tails.

3. Pringle (Home Appliances Partner): Proud moment for Pringle Appliances - Brand of the Year! Being the Home Appliances Partner for 2025 reflects the commitment to quality, trust, and innovation. This partnership is dedicated to their team, partners, and loyal customers. At Pringle, the vision is to be the foremost kitchen appliances company known for redefining the heart of every home. “We aspire to set new industry standards by consistently delivering innovative, eco-friendly, and stylish kitchen solutions that cater to diverse culinary needs and elevate the everyday cooking experience,” state Ajay Singhania & Vijay Singhania, Directors, Pringle.

4. Saugaat (Gifting Partner): Launched in 2019, Saugaat is a mithai gifting boutique which caters to the evolving tastes of all those who appreciate innovation and tradition. “Saugaat aims to change the way we define, consume and appreciate mithai through long established techniques married with innovative flavours and ingredients,” say Renuka Aggarwal and Sanjay Aggarwal – Directors.

5. Barken’s (Nutrition Partner): Barken’s is a clean bread brand redefining daily bread in India — no preservatives, no palm oil, no chemicals. Just clean, honest bread, making it affordable for masses. If it’s not fit for their family, it’s not fit for yours. Because clean food is not a luxury it's a necessity.

6. Pall Mall (Official Style Partner): Pall Mall is a leading men’s fashion brand specializing in sartorial suits, bespoke tailoring, and ethnic occasion wear. Known for stylish, elegant ensembles that reflect the confident, modern Indian man, Pall Mall offers expert guidance on styles and fabrics to enhance your personality with clean, comfortable silhouettes. With over 38 years of experience dressing CXOs in Delhi NCR, Pall Mall boasts the largest collection of international fabrics like Zegna, Scabal, and Dormeuil across its three stores in South Ext 2 Delhi, Mega City Mall Gurgaon, and Mall of India Noida.

7. Scandia Volvo (Luxury Auto Partner): At Scandia Volvo, they believe true leadership is about vision, responsibility, and driving change with purpose. Partnering with the ET Leadership Excellence Awards as the Luxury Auto Partner is a celebration of innovation and excellence—values they hold at the core of their brand. Together, they move forward, shaping a future defined by progress.

Research Methodology

The research was done by Avance Insights Pvt Ltd. The objective of this research was to conduct a survey, assess and evaluate the probable nominations and recommend the final list of recipients for the coveted ET- Leadership Excellence Awards North 2025.

The survey had these modules, i.e. Desk Secondary Research, Approach for sharing fact files, and a Factual survey (Participatory Survey) to arrive at the analysis & identify the excellent performers and contributors in different fields. A comprehensive list of business entities, brand leaders and performers and certain affiliates businesses was generated with the help of the internet, social media, print -magazines, and other publications.

These business entities, brand leaders and performers and certain affiliates were sent the factual data questionnaire and then rigorously followed up through telephone, email, and personal visits. The kind of work done by the nominees with focus on innovation and value propositions, contribute to the business world, society, and nation at large, Vision for the further addition of value to business world, society, and nation in future,

In addition, feedback of each nominee was assessed through multiple tools such as social media profile scan and customers/ colleagues or public feedback. All data was objectively analyzed to assess the eligibility and suitability of the nominee for the award. All data was objectively analyzed to assess the eligibility and suitability of the nominee for the award. The final score for each entity weighed to an average Factual Score. Based on the final score, results were drawn in respective leaders.

List of Awardees

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